Rafsanjani

The study “brings robotic metamaterials closer to biological systems, one function at a time,” said Rafsanjani.

There is a deep divide in the theocratic establishment between Khamenei and former President Hashemi Rafsanjani.

The last president to have a real impact on policy was Rafsanjani (1989 to 1997).

Then, Moussavi was prime minister, Ali Khamenei was president and Rafsanjani commanded the Revolutionary Guards.

Rafsanjani, who is still politically active, played an important part.

“We do not need people in prison for [demonstrating],” Rafsanjani said.